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5. Providing Sustainable
Communication Networks

The Company contributes to the realization of a secure digital environment
by sustainably providing high quality, stable, and resilient communication networks,
while promoting information security and privacy protection.

(1)Develop high quality communication networks

Develop high quality communication networks Develop high quality communication networks

Main businesses

  • Promote the NTN vision (HAPS, etc.)
  • Broad rollout and quality enhancement of 5G, R&D toward realizing next-generation 6G
  • Participate in submarine cable projects
  • Eliminate regional communications disparities by expanding networks
  • Advance initiatives to prevent network accidents
  • Support network monitoring and operation with AI

For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.

(2)Construct robust communications infrastructure
to contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation

Construct robust communications infrastructure to contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation Construct robust communications infrastructure to contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation

Main businesses

  • Secure communications service environments in the event of a disaster (using mobile base stations, portable satellite antennas, drones, etc.)
  • Build frameworks for quickly restoring communications environments after disasters
  • Disaster recovery countermeasures, including creating triple-routing backbone networks

For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.

(3)Provide a safe digital environment through stronger security

Provide a safe digital environment through stronger security Provide a safe digital environment through stronger security

Main businesses

  • Operation and management using advanced security systems and tools (SIEM*1, MDM*2, EDR*3, etc.)
  • Promotion and appropriate use of personal information
  • Thoroughly educate employees and build secure environments and facilities (classroom training, regular e-learning and security drills, updating security rules, etc.)

For the FY2025 KPI results, please click here.

[Notes]

  • *

    Unless otherwise specified, the KPI metrics and targets, as well as results, are for SoftBank Corp. on a standalone basis.

  • *

    “Main businesses” include initiatives by SoftBank Corp. and group companies.

Sustainable development goals

9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES 13 CLIMATE ACTION 16 PEACE,JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

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